Sometimes we look at sights in nature but don't really see. While hiking in the woods the other day, it became a realization that we need to open our heart and eyes to see the beauty of the simple things in nature with each season. There is so much order and purpose in His creation. God has given us awesome beauty in this world to see and enjoy... if we would but stop to see and feel it. Join us as this blog is about stopping to see the real beauty around us...to touch and feel it... "Through the Lens".

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Thursday, September 9, 2010

Lost My Sugar but Still Have My Honey

For the past couple weeks I have been doing the yearly doctor thing, and test results are showing I have onset diabetes. So that is where I get the title “Lost My Sugar”. Seems like I gotta change my eating habits substantially and walk at least 2 mile a day ‘religiously” as the doctor put it. That won’t be as hard as changing the diet because in this lifestyle, we walk a good bit already. With some of the other blood work, the doc said my GFR was 2.5 times higher than what it needs to be and if I can’t get that a good bit lower it could lead to chronic kidney disease. Seems like all that is causing the pancreas to work overtime and instead of the sugars being turned to energy for my system, it’s being turned to triglycerides and fat. So I am now a pill popper hoping to avoid, as the doc put it, full blown diabetes.

Gee, all this because I was feeling tired and a little fuzzy thinking. Well, the second part of my title “Still have My Honey” is Gerri & I are working together to stop this and by doing so we will both be healthier. She is a big support in this and a good encourager. So, I still have MY Honey!

Well, that's no fun - changing the eating habits I mean. I guess it's pretty good advice for all of us though - consume less sugar and exercise more. Come to think of it - I've been hearing that all my life!

Changing one's eating habits is definitely not easy, but the positive results in how you feel will be worth it. I've been trying to make those same changes over the past months - I've even gotten used to drinking water instead of soda or juice. I think your great attitude about it will be a great first step. :)

You can get on top of that diabetes thing! May the force be with you as you move forward! Great pics by the way. Love that first picture. Come meet Bonnie and Butterfly when you have a minute. http://acamphosthousewifesmeanderings.blogspot.com/2010/09/meet-bonnie-and-butterfly.html

You can do this, Mike!! Four years ago Den's BP was 200/100...Doc told him to lose 30lbs, walk every day..or go on BP meds...He lost 35 lbs, we walk 2 miles daily and his BP is back to normal...Also moderated the eating habits somewhat..We try to stay away from white sugar and white flour...but Den still has a beer, and I still have my cocktails...Hey, you can't give up EVERYTHING!!

Early diagnosis is very good...plenty of time to reverse some of the numbers. Good luck with the new eating plan. The bird pics are beautiful!Where are ya'll in Pint Mtn. GA? We're heading down that way on our way to Florida in October.

You can do this,Mike! Dennis's BP soared to 200/100 about 4 years ago. His Doc gave him the choice of losing 20% of his body weight and excersizing, or going on BP meds. He lost 35 lbs and we walk about 2 miles every day. (We still have our wine and beer though...Hey, you can't give up EVERYTHING!!

Just getting back online after a day off. Sorry to read this news, Mike. However....the good news is that you now know the situation and can get to working helping yourself. I know that Gerri is right there with you every step of the way. We, too, have to maintain certain healthy lifestyle habits even on the road as fulltimer's so I can totally understand your situation and appreciate it! I'm sure that with the positive steps you have already started taking that when you return to your doctor for a recheck things will have improved for you. It may not happen overnight, but it can happen. With God in your corner how can it not? Good luck to you my friend!

I love your title! I'm sure changing your diet will be no easy task, but at least you're discovering it early. And with the wonderful support system that you have, I'm sure you can accomplish anything! Good luck, take small steps and before you know it you'll be there.

Changing eating habits is not easy...the wife thought I was being selfish by not taking better care of myself...My health affects her too. I don't remember her being right this much when we first met.:>)

We hope you are adjusting to life without sugar. Give your honey a big hug.

I saw a television interview with Michael J. Fox several years ago. They asked him how he had adjusted so well to Parkinson's and he said "you learn to accept what is...is" I thought it was really good advice. Take good care of yourself.

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Gerri and I were married in 1982 and have dreamed of full-timing for quite some time. September, 2009 we began our fulltime adventure. In December 2016 we re-entered the full-time lifestyle but now in our New Oliver travel Trailer. We want to see the beauties of God's creation whether they be grand sights or plain simple beauties. To see and experience the lifestyles of the different areas of our country. God is good!